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Bills Fans Sell Controversial Kaepernick Merchandise Before Game
October 17, 2016 at 6:20 pm

Despite taking the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2012, Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick is perhaps best known for his recent choice to kneel during the national anthem before games as a show of protest. Yesterday, when Kaepernick and the 49ers went to Buffalo to face the Bills, fans took to the parking…

Report Shows 2.5 Percent of Global Trade is Counterfeit
October 17, 2016 at 6:08 pm

We've discussed specific instances of counterfeiting before, like the ongoing issues at Alibaba, counterfeit sports merchandise and more. Now, according to a study by the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition, we know that approximately 2.5 percent of the global trade (of everything) is counterfeit. That's a range of between $461 billion to as high as $1.8 trillion…

Yes, You Can Make $500,000 a Year
October 17, 2016 at 5:43 pm

In my last article, I discussed the No. 1 reason why most people in our industry aren’t rich. In that article, I stated that there is no good reason for people in our industry to make less than $500,000 per year income unless they choose not to. To some, that may sound like a lofty,…

Bag Makers Hires Regional Business Development Manager
October 17, 2016 at 3:33 pm

Bag Makers, Union, Ill., has hired industry veteran Nancy Bercovitz as a regional business development manager for the company’s Northeast region. Bercovitz will head sales efforts in six states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Bercovitz brings three…

STAHLS' Announces Four Management Team Appointments
October 14, 2016 at 6:07 pm

Ted Stahl, executive chairman of the board and founder of Sterling Heights, Michigan-based STAHLS’, recently announced multiple changes in company leadership positions. “It is with great pride that I share positive changes in our leadership team,” said Stahl. “We have great expectations for these talented and motivated leaders who, along with their strong staffs, will…

Ken Bone Is the Latest to Cash In on 'Micro-moments'
October 14, 2016 at 5:48 pm

Perhaps the most unlikely thing to come out of the second presidential debate was Ken Bone's rocket to stardom. For those who aren't aware, Ken Bone participated in the debate's town-hall style questioning system by asking the candidates about their outlook on energy. Maybe it was his pleasant demeanor, his eye-catching red sweater or his…

Last Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Dri Duck Traders Versus Promo Excitement LLC
October 14, 2016 at 5:12 pm

Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: I buy giant bags of candy. When the cashier asks if I'm getting ready for trick-or-treaters, I lie and say, "yes.") Last week, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) won…

PPAI Awards H. Wayne Roberts, MAS, 2017 H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award
October 14, 2016 at 3:33 pm

Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has named H. Wayne Roberts, MAS, retired vice president of Wichita, Kansas-based Pioneer Balloon and past chair of the PPAI board of directors, as recipient of the 2017 PPAI H. Ted Olson…

Bill Vernon Celebrates 60 Years at The Vernon Company
October 13, 2016 at 4:04 pm

In September 2016, Bill Vernon, chairman of The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, marked a career and company milestone by becoming the first person in the company’s 114-year history to celebrate 60 continuous years of service in its corporate…

Unofficial 'Hamilton' Merchandise Causes Lawsuit
October 12, 2016 at 6:26 pm

As it's possibly the most popular Broadway show out right now, it's no surprise that "Hamilton" merchandise is flying off the shelves. But, multiple merchandisers that tried to cash in on the show's popularity are…